Placement Student - Advanced Manufacturing Engineer

PLACEMENT STUDENT – ADVANCE MANUFACTURING ENGINEER (12 months)

We are looking for an enthusiastic Advanced Manufacturing Engineer to join our team specializing in Manufacturing, Technology and Innovation for our Global Manufacturing Engineering team in Daventry, United Kingdom. During your placement with us, you will learn how a major global organization operates, gaining the tools and exposure you will need to become an expert in the industry.

The requirements are to be onsite for 3 days per week so you will need to be able to travel or relocate to the location on your own behalf

This role is available to candidates who qualify for a placement year and will commence Summer of 2027

RESPONSIBILITIES

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:

• Support Global Manufacturing Engineering (GME) to deliver Advanced

Manufacturing Engineering Technologies (Automation, Robotics, processes, etc)

• Assist in the administration and management of Manufacturing Innovation
• Become knowledgeable in the value of technology in delivering business

results

• Lead projects in the advanced technology/process innovation space
• Support plants to develop new solutions to current business issues
• Support Global Manufacturing Engineering initiatives as needed

QUALIFICATIONS

To be successful in this role you will need the following:

• Studying BEng or MEng in Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing Management,

Mechanical Engineering or STEM degree

• IT competent with working knowledge of Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel,

and SharePoint)

• Good communication and influencing skills, able to build networks and deliver

value

• Positive attitude, strong personal motivation, and an effective member of a

team

CLOSING DATE: 13th of November 2026

Cummins is an equal opportunity employer. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, sex, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, or other status protected by law.